Author Topic: More RAM, Better Graphics card, better Processor?  (Read 1894 times)

So I was sent back to my PC because I had to hand in my Macbook Pro, which is just a computer issues laptop. I'll get it back when the school year begins but until then I'm stuck on my Acer Desktop.

 Playing on Filipe's server I realized how downgraded my desktop is in comparison to my MacBook Pro. I was able to run a large number of bricks, vehicles, and have a large draw distance without gittering or lag, but I can't on my Desktop. The Macbook ran with an Intel Processor so that's why I couldn't run shaders above Min. but that alone was pretty with sun flare and sun glowing. Just having shaders on Min. on my desktop greatly reduces my FPS.

I asked my dad if I had the money, if I could get a better graphics card, or better RAM.

A few questions came up though, like

Should I go with a better graphics card? I have NVIDIA GeForce 9200.

Should I get a better processor? I have AMD Athlon(tm) Dual Core Processor 4050e (2 CPU's), ~2.1GHz

Should I get more memory? I have 2814MB RAM (2.74GB)

I also have DirectX 11.


Any suggestions what I should do to to umpth my computer? I'm gonna clean it out in a little it, dust wise, that usually works, but for any long term additions that would make playing videogames much easier?

What I currently have as a computer.


more ram is overrated.
get fast ram

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=218177.0
So I'm guessing after reading the Gaming Computer section, a graphics card would be the best option?

So I'm guessing after reading the Gaming Computer section, a graphics card would be the best option?
yes


gddr5 ram if you can.

u shud obv get gtx titan!!!11

gddr5 ram if you can.
thats for the graphics card elecro the OP needs to see if his motherboard can support DDR3 ram

Is there any information you guys need that can help single out cards? like if my motherboard can run it and all?

Is there any information you guys need that can help single out cards? like if my motherboard can run it and all?
If you gave us a full list of specs that would help.


gddr5 ram if you can.
extremely helpful advice from your friend elecro

So I'm guessing after reading the Gaming Computer section, a graphics card would be the best option?
Yes, people dont chomp me on this but im going to look for similar specs gpu as the 9800gt for you since gpus like that work best with your cpu

more ram is overrated.
get fast ram

true that.

4GB DDR3 @ 2400MHz is better than 8GB DDR3 @ 1066MHz or whatever.